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Viral claims say "beaver butt" secretions lurk in everyday foods like oatmeal, but the truth is far less alarming. Here's why food experts say you can stop worrying about this overblown scare.
Merck and Moderna's personalized mRNA cancer vaccine significantly delayed melanoma recurrence in a large trial, bringing hope to patients like Gary Keblish who remain cancer-free years after treatment. The companies are now preparing to file for FDA approval.
Residents of Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, are saying no to a $10,000-per-person payout from Amazon Web Services, choosing their community's future over quick cash. Their unified stand shows that some things matter more than money.
Hundreds of rural women farmers took to the streets in Ghana's Bono East Region, celebrating their vital role in feeding communities while demanding the recognition and resources they've long been denied. Their message is clear: when you empower a rural woman, you energize a nation.
Students at a vocational school in Ghana have been studying while standing and eating meals off the floor, but a nonprofit just broke ground on a building that will transform their education. The 10-classroom block will be completed in eight months.
Nigeria's Lagos State has tripled its population since 1999 because people recognize the city's infrastructure and opportunities are working. Former lawmaker Hon. Kolawole Taiwo says the massive growth proves Lagos is succeeding, even as it creates new challenges.
A movie about addiction hired women in recovery to learn filmmaking jobs on set, and will donate a third of its profits to the nonprofit that helped them. Real lives shaped this story, both in front of and behind the camera.
Two breast cancer survivors found friendship through their shared battle, transforming their pain into purpose. Their story shows how connecting with someone who truly understands can change everything.
When local news anchor Megan Conway shared her breast cancer diagnosis, her entire team turned their support into action. Now they're inviting the whole community to join them in walking for a cure.
A Winslow resident has spent two years quietly cleaning Maine's waterways, removing dangerous fishing line and trash while collecting about 500 lost lures. Larry Pooler's solo mission is making rivers and lakes safer for wildlife and future visitors.
A free outdoor gospel concert in Gray, Tennessee brings together bluegrass artists, symphony musicians, and community voices to support children in need this holiday season. The October 18th event combines music, nature, and generosity at a scenic 90-acre venue.
Five talented students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities just received $10,000 scholarships to launch their music careers. The Recording Academy's Black Music Collective and Amazon Music are investing in the next generation of music industry leaders.
A North Carolina community college just landed a brand new electric vehicle to train the next generation of auto technicians. Southeastern Community College received a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, complete with professional tools and training access, to give students real-world experience with EV technology.
A breakthrough treatment is helping people with inflammatory bowel disease achieve complete disease control without relying on steroids. New data shows the drug Omvoh delivers real hope for patients who've run out of options.
One year after New York City started charging drivers to enter lower Manhattan, air pollution inside the zone dropped 13 percent. The first study of America's first congestion pricing program shows cleaner air and fewer traffic jams are possible in big cities.
A Netherlands company just made solar panels possible on thousands of fragile roofs that couldn't support them before. Their clever lattice system installs in hours instead of days and costs less too.
A British energy company just solved a major home comfort puzzle: turning winter heating systems into summer cooling without expensive equipment. The affordable add-on launches in 2027.
The world is set to install 584 gigawatts of solar panels in 2026, enough to power hundreds of millions of homes. While China is slowing down after record-breaking growth, emerging markets are stepping up to fill the gap.